On Sunday evening at the Chase Center in San Francisco, the Golden State Warriors hosted the Houston Rockets in a matchup filled with anticipation. Despite a heartbreaking 117-116 loss, the night belonged to the return of Stephen Curry, who made his long-awaited comeback after missing time since January.
Curry delivered a vintage performance in limited minutes, finishing with 29 points, two rebounds, four assists, and one steal. He shot efficiently at 11-of-21 from the field and 5-of-10 from three-point range in just 26 minutes of action. His presence injected energy into the building and reminded fans why he remains one of the most electrifying players in the NBA.
After the game, head coach Steve Kerr made a bold declaration that captured the renewed optimism surrounding the franchise. “We’re back in the mix. We’re back in the fight with Steph,” Kerr said, underscoring the immediate impact of Curry’s return on the team’s competitive outlook.
The future Hall of Famer entered the contest with strong season averages through 39 games: 27.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, while shooting 46.8% from the field and 39.1% from beyond the arc. Even at 38 years old, Curry proved once again that when healthy and on the floor, he ranks among the top 10 players in the league.
Social media erupted with reactions to Curry’s performance, highlighting both nostalgia and excitement for what lies ahead:
- Matt Lively noted: “Steph Curry, man. Most entertaining Dubs game in awhile. Misses a quarter of the season and scores 29. Play-in just got more interesting, at the very least.”
- @SwipaCam added: “Steph Curry might still be the most dangerous guard with the ball in his hands in the NBA.”
- Jason Timpf observed: “KD, Bron and Steph still doing it in April 2026. Absolute legends.”
- Skip Bayless offered a mix of praise and critique: “Steph, at 38 after missing 2+ months, looked more spectacular than ever – 29 in just 26 mins. But on the final play, down one, smother doubled, he should’ve given it up to Draymond and let him wide-open drive and maybe dish for a layup or dunk.”
The narrow defeat extended the Warriors’ skid to four straight losses, dropping their record to 36-42 after 78 games. They currently sit as the 10th seed in the Western Conference and have gone just 3-7 over their last 10 contests. While the loss stings, Curry’s return signals a potential shift in momentum as the team fights for a play-in spot.
Next up, the Warriors will look to bounce back on Tuesday when they host the Sacramento Kings at the Chase Center.
Curry’s re-entry into the lineup not only boosts Golden State’s scoring punch but also reignites hope among the fanbase. As Kerr boldly stated, with Steph back, the Warriors are indeed back in the mix—and the fight for the postseason has suddenly become far more compelling. The Splash Brother’s leadership and shooting gravity remain as potent as ever, proving that even late in the season and late in his legendary career, Stephen Curry can still change the narrative in the Bay Area.